Case Manager RN -Hospice

Position Purpose

This position is responsible for the overall coordination of client care for hospice patients. This includes the oversight of the planning, coordinating, organizing, and directing of the client’s plan of care. Responsible for developing, maintaining, and managing the coordination of client services and medications necessary to meet client needs. In conjunction with the hospice interdisciplinary team and the hospice medical director, directs hospice episode of care, verifies ongoing hospice eligibility, and ensures compliance with federal, state, and The Joint Commission requirements and excellent nursing practice

Nature and Scope

The Case Manager-Hospice is responsible to coordinate and provide hospice services to patients who are terminally ill and their families, complying with the agency policies and procedures. The incumbent must be highly motivated and demonstrate critical thinking skills. The Case Manager is responsible for managing the plan of care, coordinating additional hospice disciplines, providing education related to end of life, and conducting ongoing medication management. The ability to drive and be on-call are components of this position.

The Case Manager must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care, assess ongoing eligibility for hospice services, and provide end of life care. The incumbent provides care under the direction of the attending physician, the Hospice Administrator, and the Hospice Nurse Manager. Close collaboration with hospice medical providers and leadership is required on a daily basis.

This position does provide patient care.

Disclaimer

The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.

Minimum Qualifications

Requirements - Required and/or Preferred